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  • Group calls for copy protection Rosetta stone

    Tired of the confusing mess of copy protection tools that keep some songs and videos from playing on your iPod or Napster player? So is Leonardo Chiariglione.

  • Apple to announce iTunes Australia music store next week?

    After more than a year of speculation and false starts, Apple is finally expected to announce the iTunes Australia music store on Tuesday.

  • Microsoft opens MSN music store

    Microsoft on Wednesday released a beta version of its highly expected online music download service, in hopes of unseating Apple Computer's dominance in the hot market.

  • Yahoo to launch new flagship music service

    Yahoo plans to launch an early version of a new flagship music service this week, in hopes of capturing some of the online music momentum now held by Apple Computer, sources familiar with the plans say.

  • Sony hurls itself into online music

    The Japanese electronics giant wants to be at the heart of the converged broadband world, and is launching itself into the ultra-competitive market for music downloads.

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  • Gates on launching Zune, spiffing up Office

    Microsoft's chairman looks ahead to how the music player might morph and tells why changes in Office 2007 are "such a big deal."

  • Microsoft: We're in 'fighting shape'

    In a rare joint interview, Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer discuss ad-supported software, the battles against Sony and Google, and what's so great about the upcoming Vista.

  • Tech giants lock down wireless content

    A group of technology heavyweights is expected to take the wraps off a secretive effort to secure music and video on wireless devices, according to sources familiar with the plans.

  • Apple and Microsoft out of sync

    Apple Computer has released the final version of its iSync synchronisation software, in what could be seen as an attempt to trump new software coming next week from Microsoft.

Reviews (14)

  • Apple iPod Touch (2nd generation)

    If you've been holding back, now is the time: the second-gen Touch is an excellent media player, and the addition of third-party apps extends the fun for everyone, no matter where your interests lie.

  • First Take: Windows Media Player 10 Beta

    Microsoft's Technical Beta release of Windows Media Player 10 features a redesigned interface that provides easy access to online media stores. It also syncs better with portable devices.

  • Apple's music: Evolution, not revolution

    Analysis: For all the glitz surrounding the unveiling Monday of Apple Computer's new music service, a quick look suggests that it's a solid, but hardly revolutionary, addition to the market.

  • iTunes makes Windows debut

    Apple ventures into new territory with its music service. But can it make the balance sheet sing?

  • Video iPods on the horizon

    After much gossip and speculation, it looks like Apple is indeed working on a portable video player. But creating a device that's as easy to use as a music iPod won't be easy.

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